INTERLINK Language Centers Inc. based in the US has a partnership agreement with Al Yamamah University and has been running the English Preparatory Program for YU since 2004. Offered for all YU students, males and females, the INTERLINK at YU English Preparatory Program consists of 8 levels running for 8 weeks each. Community English Language Program (CELP) classes run back to back classes that run 8:30 – 10:30 and 10:30 – 12:30 daily and they target students with zero to elementary level English. The actual Orientation classes (ORN) are 5 levels of English that run 8:30 – 10:30 for the Reading and Writing classes and 1:30 – 3:30 for the communication classes. During the break between the two classes students can take Al Yamamah courses.

Student accepted to the university will take the INTERLINK placement test and will be placed into the appropriate level. Students take a TOEFL ITP as part of the completion requirement for the English program. The students graduated from the program are expected to be at B2.1 or above based on the Common European Framework. They are expected to achieve a minimum of 5.5 on IELTS (Academic) and 65 on TOEFL iBT.

Testimonials

The INTERLINK English program at Al Yamamah has helped me improve my presentation skills and confidence. It has trained me to become an independent learner. The INTERLINK program made a real difference in my language in a short period of time.

Hesham AlsufianSenior Student, Al Yamamah University

I have studied in several language programs in Saudi Arabia and I found that INTERLINK at Al Yamamah University is definitely the best. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to take advantage of the new teaching approach and the learning environment.

Challenging but enjoyable learning opportunity where you can learn by doing. This is a chance no one should miss. Study there and you will never regret.

Fares Al HamdanNation Water Company, Saudi Arabia

In INTERLINK at Al Yamamah I developed my reading skills such as skimming and I use them every day now. The communication classes in the INTERLINK program gave me the confidence and skills I need to do presentations on stage. Now I can present complicated topics to a large audience at work with confidence. Mock trial was unbelievably beneficial in teaching me how to work on a team.

The writing classes helped me learn how to best use words and listening activities dramatically enhanced my ability to use English in real situations.

Khalid Moulham Al SabbaghProject Manager, Int'ltec Group, Skyband

The INTERLINK language program at Al Yamamah University taught me how to be confident. The English program at INTERLINK was a real added value for me in presentation skills. Now that sets me apart from my peers, especially in business meetings.

In my previous days at Al Yamamah University, the INTERLINK program opened for me a lot of doors for learning English. It made my English learning experience much easier and better. In addition, it has helped me tremendously improve my communication skills through presenting in front of my classmates and teachers. Now, these skills set me apart from my peers now.